News briefs Alumnus of the Year Toxey D. Haas, III was named the 2017 Alumnus of the Year for the College of Business. Haas graduated with a degree in Business Management from MSU in 1982. He is the founder and CEO of Haas Outdoors, Inc. In 1986, he invented the Mossy Oak® Brand Camouflage. Haas Outdoors, Inc., is the parent company of Mossy Oak Properties, Nativ Nurseries and BioLogic. Haas was also instrumental in the development of Mossy Oak Golf Club in West Point, MS. He was recognized at the Alumni Association Awards Banquet on Friday, February 3, 2017.
Dean Sharon Oswald with Toxey Haas
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Mike McIlwain and Adkerson School of Accountancy Director Shawn Mauldin
Joseph Michael “Mike” McIlwain was selected as the 2017 Alumni Fellow for the College of Business. McIlwain, a 1987 accounting graduate, serves as President and CEO of PSAV. PSAV is a leading provider of event technology services within the hotel, resort and conference center industry, offering expertise for everything from intimate gatherings to large conventions. McIlwain was nominated as one of the Top 100 Alumni during the College of Business’ Centennial Celebration in 2015, and he addressed College of Business students as part of the College’s Leo W. Seal, Jr. Distinguished Speaker Series in 2016. Originally from Pahokee, FL, he resides in Chicago, IL.
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